The recently
re-elected Premier of New South Wales, Australia, the Hon. Gladys
Berejiklian will address the National Armenian Genocide Commemoration
Evening on Wednesday 24th April 2019 in Sydney, marking the 104th
Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, the Armenian National Committee of
Australia reported.

Berejiklian is the grandchild of Armenian Genocide survivors.

“We are honoured that the National Armenian Genocide
Commemoration Evening will be graced by the presence of Premier Gladys
Berejiklian,” said Armenian National Committee of Australia (ANC-AU)
Executive Director, Haig Kayserian. “It should not surprise us that
after making history last month, the Premier’s commitment to honouring
and advancing the Armenian cause remains as steadfast as ever.”

The National Armenian Genocide Commemoration Evening, organised by the
Armenian Genocide Commemorative Committee (AGCC) of Australia, will
include a keynote address by the Vice President of the International
Association of Genocide Scholars, Dr. Melanie O’Brien. Dr. O’Brien is a
Senior Lecturer of International Law at the University of Western
Australia, teaching International Humanitarian Law, Public International
Law, and Research units.

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Thousands of people were marching through Hollywood and the Mid-City area Wednesday to mark the 104th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, again calling on Turkey — and the United States — to officially recognize that it occurred. See images of the march below. 0 0

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